Luynes

This XVIth and XVIIth century manor, located to the west of Tours, surrounded by 350 acres of woods and gardens facing the Briffaut Lake, offers charming hotel accomodation in a refined setting.On sunny days, the restaurant serves lunches and dinners on the terrace which is adorned with a delightful " A la Francçaise" gardens. Please be advised our gastronomic restaurant is closed on mondays from 31st of October 2008 to 31st of March 2009. The lush and quiet surroundings bestow charm and intimacy on this Château. The antique furniture adds patina and authenticity to this exclusive residence.

Bedrooms in the great traditions of furniture. Highly crafted woodwork, Persian carpets and high ceilings go hand in hand with all the services you would expect of a 4 star hotel : television, direct telephone line, modem socket, minibar. 11 air-conditioned bedrooms.

1 spacious dining room with an old fireplace (seats 80).

2 elegant smaller dining rooms, Louis XIII and Louis XV (each seats 25).

In summertime, lunch is served at the poolside and dinner on the terrace.

Traditional specialties made with local products.

General
Restaurant, Bar, Free Parking, 24-Hour Front Desk, Garden, Safety Deposit Box.

Activities
Tennis Court, Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Services
Currency Exchange, Dry Cleaning.

Location
Lake, Countryside.

By road :
From Paris motorway A10, exit Montlouis-Vouvray then N152 direction Tours-Saumur. At the Port de Luynes turn right, pass through Luynes and follow the signs to Beauvois. Parking. Garage available at extra cost.

By rail :
TGV from Paris-Montparnasse station (1-hour trip), from Roissy airport (1-hour 30 minute trip with the first departure at 7.45 am) St-Pierre-des-Corps station (11 miles) or Tours Centre (6 miles), link with TGV from Lille.

By air :
Tours St-Symphorien airport (12 miles).
Helipad on the estate.
(GPS 47°23"79' Nord - 000°31"51' East).